Associate Director- Technology, Cyber Security & Ai

SA Health; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 138.000 - 169.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SA Health seeks an Associate Director – Technology, Cyber Security & AI for the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. Based in Adelaide, this executive role drives cyber security, digital health strategy and AI adoption to protect patient care and enable responsible innovation.

The role reports to the Director and requires strategic leadership in complex health environments, with a strong track record of transformational technology initiatives and governance at senior levels.

Formación

• Tertiary qualification in information technology, cyber security, AI, or related discipline.
• Experience leading technology, cyber security and AI initiatives in complex health environments.
• Ability to translate strategy into practical plans with measurable outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver SALHN Technology Strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Increase Cyber Security Maturity through governance and security measures.
• Lead AI Framework and Strategy to enable innovation and improve patient outcomes.
• Develop and oversee cyber security roadmap while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead risk management and audits for technology and digital health projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to mitigate cyber threats.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Cyber security

AI strategy

Digital health

Educación

Tertiary qualification in IT / cyber security / AI

Descripción del empleo

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – SALHN Digital Health
• Salary $153,887 p.a. (Pro Rata) SS/SM2 | Full Time, Ongoing Position

Associate Director – Technology, Cyber Security & AI | SALHN

SALHN is looking for an experienced technology leader to take the reins of cyber security, digital strategy, and AI adoption. In this ongoing, full-time role based in Adelaide's south, you will work at executive level to protect critical health infrastructure and guide the responsible implementation of emerging technologies that directly support patient care. If you bring senior experience in technology leadership within complex, regulated environments and want your work to have genuine community impact, this is a role worth exploring.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director, this role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of technology, cyber security, and AI initiatives across SALHN, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

Duties for the role will include:

• Deliver the SALHN Technology Strategy to ensure alignment with organisational objectives and future digital health priorities,
• Drive the uplift of SALHN's Cyber Security Maturity through strategic planning, governance, and implementation of advanced security measures,
• Provide leadership in shaping and implementing SALHN's Artificial Intelligence Framework and Strategy to enable innovation and improved patient outcomes,
• Develop and oversee SALHN's cyber security roadmap, ensuring compliance with SA Health and national security standards,
• Lead risk management and audit processes for all technology and digital health projects, providing assurance to executive leadership,
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to mitigate cyber threats and enhance organisational resilience

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in information technology, cyber security, AI, or related discipline,
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and direction, planning and implementing initiatives that align with SALHN’s technology, cyber security, and AI strategies within a complex health environment,
• Proven capacity to think and act strategically, analyse complex problems, and deliver innovative, business-focused solutions that support organisational transformation and improved patient outcomes,
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate senior teams and stakeholders to achieve objectives in a climate of significant change and digital transformation,
• Demonstrated experience in providing positive leadership in a senior health management role in an organisation in a climate of reform and continuing change, with demonstrated success in increasing the effectiveness and accountability of the organisation,
• Proven success in leading technology and cyber security programs, preferably in health,
• Experience in managing ICT infrastructure and digital health systems,
• Experience in implementing AI-driven solutions for operational and clinical improvements

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 8 November 2026

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 954471